Moses Itauma's stunning loss shows no one is boxing's next Mike Tyson
Moses Itauma's entire career has been defined by comparisons to Mike Tyson. In retrospect, the red flags were there aplenty.
British boxing promoter Frank Warren had declared that Moses Itauma, a 21-year-old heavyweight sensation, would become the next Mike Tyson since 1986. Itauma had defeated several strong opponents, including Mariusz Wach, Dillian Whyte, and Jermaine Franklin, leading to comparisons with the legendary Tyson. However, his upcoming bout against Filip Hrgovic, who had an Olympic bronze medal in 2016, revealed the limitations of these expectations.
Itauma's promoter and trainer were confident in his abilities, but Hrgovic's experience proved to be the deciding factor. After stoppage wins, Itauma was unable to continue in the ninth round, as Hrgovic landed 29 punches compared to Itauma's prior rounds. This loss highlights the importance of proper training and adequate experience in the sport of boxing, as Itauma's record of only 15 professional fights by the age of 21 and limited exposure to longer rounds demonstrate.
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